New to Company of Heroes 2? Get Some Pointers Here

Plenty of people ask me what's the best way to learn to play Relic Entertainment's Company of Heroes, and I honestly don't know what to tell them. Sure, you could play through the campaigns of the original and expansion, but they'll also teach you some bad habits. You could also watch player-made video tutorials online, but they don't get across the stress of actually attempting to command multiple types of troops at once. The best way to learn is probably just jumping in and getting your ass kicked a few times, watching replays to figure out what your opponent did to outsmart you.

But even that's a lot to ask for people who've never played a game in the franchise yet are excited for the imminent release of Company of Heroes 2. For the total newbies out there IGN has worked with Relic and SEGA to nab the in-game tutorial videos for the sequel. Watch them and pay close attention. The tactics in here might be basic, but they'll make up the backbone of what you need to know to start commanding men and women in the field of battle.